Literature and Film

ENGL 4425EED

Course Guide

LITERATURE AND FILM

ENGL 4425EED

Course Guide

LITERATURE AND FILM

Course Start Date

Spr 2025

Course Level

4000

Length in Terms

1 term

Credits

3

Language

English

Fees ($) (including lab fees)

5,880

Future Terms

Quota and Schedule

Course Start Date	Course Level	Length in Terms	Credits	Language	Fees ($) (including lab fees)	Future Terms
Spr 2025	4000	1 term	3	English	5,880

Quota and Schedule

Course Coordinator:

Dr Gavin Tse, PhD (HKU)

Course Developer:

Thomas Au Hoi Kin

COMP 2010SED Computing Fundamentals with Java is a two-term, six-credit-unit, 2000-level course within the Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH) programme suite and the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH) programme suite. It is a compulsory course for BCITH and BSCICNH. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computing and is suitable for students who do not have prior experience in programming. The problem solving aspect of computing will be emphasised. The main focus is to learn an object-oriented programming language (Java) and use it to solve problems. The software development cycle will also be introduced.

Advisory Prerequisite(s)

You are strongly advised to have already studied PSYC 2028AED

Excluded Combinations and Courses Not Allowed to be Taken Again

ENGL 3350EEF

Aims

The course aims to:

consolidate students’understanding and appreciation of the intricate relationship between literature and film through the study of important analytical tools and theories related to literature and film;
develop students’abilities in presenting their ideas effectively in a logical and argumentative manner; and
enhance students’ analytical skills in interpreting literary and filmic texts within and beyond their socio-cultural contexts.

Contents

Introduction to literature and film
Medium specificities
Authorship
Film adaptation

Learning support

There are six two-hour tutorials (including one compulsory tutorial) to facilitate student learning.

Assessment

There are two assignments and one end-of-course examination for the course.

Electronic submission of assignments

Except for some designated assignments, students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Online requirement

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE)

Equipment

A PC-compatible computer ready for connecting to the Internet is essential. The minimum configuration of the computer is:

PC with an x86 CPU or equivalent
1GB RAM
Hard disk
Sound card with speakers

You need to be familiar with the basic use of a computer including keyboard, mouse and word processing software. Experience in using email, the Internet and the World Wide Web is also essential.

Software

You should have Windows with Microsoft Word. Other software will be downloaded from the Internet. You may need to use OpenOffice to prepare assignment answers.

Set book(s)

There are no set books for the course.

Students with disabilities or special educational needs

The audio and visual components of this course may cause difficulties for students with an audio or visual handicap. You are encouraged to seek advice from the Course Coordinator before enrolling on this course.